Dole's new "fibber" ad is incorrect
Elizabeth Dole's new "Fibber Kay" TV ad is out of date and inaccurate.
Although not entirely. It points out that Kay Hagan and her husband have ownership stakes in oil wells in several states.
But then it says Hagan opposes offshore oil drilling and implies she takes that position for personal financial reasons.
That's not true. As recently as June 21, Hagan did say she opposed drilling off the North Carolina coast, but she changed her position and now favors congressional action allowing North Carolina and other states decide whether to allow offshore drilling for oil and gas.
Dole made a similar turnaround. As far as I can tell, she and Hagan have taken a similar track on this issue.
This ad might be very effective, but it's based on misinformation.
Dole should pull it and drop the "Fibber Kay" slur. It's demeaning.
For her part, Hagan would do well to stick to positive ads.
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As of June 21, she changed her position. Then why has she refused to say she was for off shore drilling* as of September 4, 2008.
You have had articles later than June 21, were she refused to answer this question! You told me it was not a simple yes are no question, you know we have to look out after the corral !
* NC coast.
Posted on September 11, 2008 6:13 AM